Chinese phones dominate Southeast Asia—but it’s ‘now or never’ for these budget brands to go premium
As the smartphone market matures, Chinese brands like Oppo are looking for growth by selling better phones, instead of more ...
DBS, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, is cutting 4,000 temp roles due to AI: ‘For the first time, I’m struggling to create jobs’
DBS is Southeast Asia’s largest bank by revenue, and ranks No. 10 on Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500. It’s the first of ...
Southeast Asian sailors possibly mastered seafaring before Polynesians
Given the vast majority of organic boating materials quickly decompose, experts couldn’t be sure whether these Paleolithic ...
Driving Impact: Southeast Asia as a Rising Force in Social Developments and Impact Investing
The region's rising maturity and rapid economic growth position it as a critical player in addressing social issues, while ...
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Mangrove deforestation for commodities limits conservation funding in SE Asia
Home to one-third of all mangroves globally, Southeast Asia has outsize potential to lock away greenhouse gases in these ...
Grab points to potential of ‘under-tapped’ Southeast Asia market—but a disappointing forecast sends shares plunging over 10%
CEO Anthony Tan said Grab is currently serving just one out of 20 people in Southeast Asia despite hitting an all-time high ...
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South-East Asian producers are being hammered by Chinese imports
As the West throws up barriers to Chinese goods, they are flowing to emerging markets instead. In the past three years, the ...
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China cosmetics brands target growing Southeast Asian market
JAKARTA/SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI -- Chinese beauty brands are expanding their footprint in Southeast Asia, taking aim at a market expected to reach nearly $15 billion driven by rising incomes.
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New Progress in China-Vietnam Railway Cooperation：Southeast Asia Enters a New Era of Regional Win-Win Cooperation
For the international community, China-Vietnam railway cooperation showcases the advanced nature of China’s "win-win" ...
Netflix Leads Southeast Asia Streaming Revenues to $1.8 Billion as Regional VOD Viewership Surges
Southeast Asia's premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 ...
VietLead helping region's Vietnamese and Southeast Asian communities
The veteran performer was a mainstay on TV in the 1980s and 1990s. Trump’s endorsement helped propel Ron DeSantis in the 2018 ...
Max Has Successful Launch In Southeast Asia As VOD Revenues Increase 14% To $1.8B — MPA
Premium VOD revenues in Southeast Asia in 2024 surged by 14% to reach $1.8B, according to the latest report by Media Partners ...